ignition HONDA INSIGHT 2001 1.G Owner's Manual

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Your car’s windows are electrically-
powered. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II) to raise or lower either
window.
The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:To open the driver’s
window f ully, push the window
switch f irmly down and release it.
The window automatically goes all
the way down. To stop the window
f rom going all the way down, pull
back on the window switch briefly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
There is a master power window
control panel on the dashboard. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it down
until the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, push
up on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
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Power Windows
Inst rument s and Cont rols
AUTO
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someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is
away from the window before
closing it.

The AUTO f unction only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must push the
window switch up and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the lef t side of
the dashboard:Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
The MAIN switch controls power to
the passenger’s window. With this
switch of f , the passenger’s window
cannot be raised or lowered. The
MAIN switch does not af f ect the
driver’s window. Keep the MAIN
switch of f when you have a child in
the car so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
1. 2.3. 4.
Power Windows, Mirrors
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
It will not power an automotive type
cigarette lighter element.
To use the accessory power socket,
pull up the cover. The ignition switch
must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON
(II).
Inst rument s and Cont rols
A ccessory Power Socket
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You can use any of f our methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the
Preset buttons.
Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the upper part ( ) to tune
toahigherfrequency,orthelower
part ( ) to tune to a lower
f requency. The f requency numbers
will start to change rapidly. Release
the bar when the display reaches the
desired f requency. To change the
f requency in small increments, press
and release the TUNE bar quickly. The SEEK f unction
searches the band for a station with
a strong signal. To activate it, push
the SEEK switch up or down, then
release it. Depending on which way
you push the switch, the system
scans upward or downward f rom the
current f requency. It stops when it
finds a station with a strong signal.
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to
operate the audio system. Turn the
system on by pushing the PWR/
VOL knob.
Adjust the volume by turning the
PWR/VOL knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on
AM is not available.
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Operating the Radio
TUNESEEK
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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For inf ormation, See page .
If an error occurs while operating
the optional CD changer, the display
will keep showing the error code and
will not switch to the time display
until the error is corrected (see page). To set the time, press the CLOCK
(TAPE/CD) button for more than
twoseconds.Tosetthehours,press
the H (Preset 4) button. The hour
numbers will begin blinking. Keep
pressing the button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
To set the minutes, press the M
(Preset 5) button. The minutes
numbers will begin blinking. Keep
pressing the button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
The audio system usually shows the
time when the ignition switch is in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It
shows the operation mode of the
radio, cassette player, or optional CD
changer when you operate them,
then goes back to the time display
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Radio Frequencies and Reception
A udio System L ighting
Digital Clock
Audio System
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You can use the SKIP switch to
select tracks within a disc. If you
push and release the SKIP switch,
the system will move to the
beginning of a track. Push the switch
up to move to the beginning of the
next track, and push the switch
down to move to the beginning of
the current track.
If you push and hold the SKIP switch,
you will hear a beep and the system
will continue to move across tracks.
Release the switch when you think it
has reached the desired place on the
disc. When you activate the
Repeat feature by pressing the RPT
button, the system continuously
replays the current track. You will
see RPT in the display as a reminder.
Press the RPT button again to turn it
off.
To operate the CD changer or player,
the ignition must be in ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) and the audio system
must be on.
Press the CD button until ‘‘CD’’
appears in the display. The system
will start to play the f irst track of the
f irst disc in the magazine. Play only
standard round discs.
To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 6). If
you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This
continues until it f inds a CD to load
and play.
When that disc ends, the next disc in
the magazine is loaded and played.
Af ter the last disc f inishes, the
system returns to disc 1.
This feature,
when activated, plays the tracks on a
CD in random order, rather than in
the order they are recorded on the
CD. To activate Random Play, press
andholdtheRPTbuttonuntilyou
seeRDMinthedisplay.Thesystem
will then select and play tracks
randomly on the current disc. When
all tracks on that disc have been
played, the next disc is loaded and
played randomly. This continues
until you deactivate Random Play by
pressing RPT again.
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REPEAT
RANDOM PLAY
Audio System
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If the system is in Repeat mode, you
must turn it of f by pressing RPT
bef ore you can select Random Play.
Then press the button again until
you see RDM displayed.
To take the system out of CD mode,
press the AM/FM button or insert a
cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the TAPE button. When you return
to CD mode, play will continue at the
same disc and track.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will
continue at the same disc and track
when you turn it back on.
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Protecting Compact Discs
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that the hood and hatch are
f ully closed.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has f astened his
seat belt (see page ).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9.
10. 11.
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Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) f or
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause f or at least 10 seconds
bef ore trying again.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stallsright away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear f looding.
As bef ore, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position f or no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lif t your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air f ound at
high altitude above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to the problem.
Use the f ollowing procedure: Turn of f all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the battery.
Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the f loor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) f or more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually as
the engine speeds up and smooths
out.
If the engine fails to start in step 2,
push the accelerator pedal to the
f loor and hold it there while you
try to start the engine for no more
than 15 seconds. If the engine
does not start, return to step 2.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
1. 2. 3. 4.5. 6.
1. 2. 3.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
Starting in Cold Weather at High
A ltitude (A bove 8,000 f eet/
2,400 meters)
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To maximize f uel economy, your
Insight has an Auto Idle Stop
f unction. Under certain conditions,
the engine will shut of f when you
come to a stop. Those conditions are:The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature.
The vehicle’s speed is below 19
mph (30 km/h) and you are
pressing on the brake pedal to
come to a stop.
You depress the clutch pedal.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
The IMA battery is sufficiently
charged (at least 1/3 on the
Battery Level Gauge).
The A/C is of f , or in ECON mode
(See pages ). There is adequate vacuum reserve
f or the power brakes.
When these conditions are met, the
engine will shut of f as you come to a
stop. It will start again automatically
when you depress the clutch pedal
and move this shift lever to first gear.
There is no need to start the engine
with the ignition switch.
It is recommended that you move
the shift lever to Neutral and remove
your f oot f rom the clutch pedal while
you are stopped. Sitting with the
clutch pedal depressed and the shif t
lever in gear will cause the engine to
continue running, def eating the f uel
economy benef its of the Auto Idle
Stop f unction. During Auto Stop, the IMA charge
and power brake vacuum reserve is
monitored by the system. If either
drops below a desired level, and the
shif t lever is in Neutral, the engine
will restart so it can recharge the
IMA battery or replenish the vacuum
supply.
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5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
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